POLL: How many times per day do you wash your face?

Question

Also, do you think 3x per day is too often, even it's done with a gentle cleanser?

I've heard that the "the more you dry your face, the more your face will produce oil to compensate" thing is a myth. And the people who say it's a myth also say that the only thing that will actually alter sebaceous glands is the powerful acne drug "Accutane." But I always hear different things, so I'm not sure if it is definitely a myth. I'm not even sure the scientists know for sure... lol.

ALSO -- my cleanser isn't really drying. It's an olive oil soap (by Kiss My Face), so it's naturally gentle/moisturizing.

Answer 1

If you are washing your face with an all natural product like Kiss my Face, LaVitton or DHC, you can wash your pretty little face whenever the urge arises. It's only when you use that harsh crap they sell in the grocery store where you shouldn't wash your face mre than 2x's a day. A clean face is a happy face!!

Answer 2

I wash in the shower in the mornings and again at night. Three times a day is too much. Way too drying for the skin (unless you have oily skin, I suppose) and also, the chlorine and other chemicals in tap water damage the skin's natural protective barrier (basically, the natural oils which offer protection against the environment). On days where I'll just be at home and not go out, I only wash once and that's in the shower.

Answer 3

Twice a day is plenty. Once in the morning and always, always before bed time. I believe 3x a day is too much. The more you wash, the more oil your face will produce to combat the dryness. Therefore, pimples and blackheads from the oil. If your face is greasy during the day, use face blotters. Of course, if you are a 5 year old and can't eat anything without getting it on your face, wash as needed!

Answer 4

I have very oily skin, and my beautician recommended me to wash my face 3 times (and not more than that because, like you said, the oil glands will produce more oil if you wash it anymore than that). If you use a gentle mosturizer and have oily skin, then 3 times a day is fine. Otherwise, you can wash 2 times a day.

Answer 5

I wash my face two time a day. Once in the morning while I'm showering, and in the evening to take off my makeup before bed. I don't think three time a day is bad. I just wouldn't have the patience to redo my makeup in the middle of the day.

Answer 6

i was my face 2x a day. first time is in the shower with aveeno, radiant skin. the 2nd time is after i use a cleanser from clinique to get the pores to open up again, then i rinse with lukewarm water. 3X shouldn't be too much...i bet u have great skin!! =)

Answer 7

i wash twice a day with neutrogena face cleansing cloths but that only cause i work in bakery, with the heat and the sweat and the flour.
i think if ur face can stand up to it, then its okay.
but as soon as irritation starts,and that includes drying out, try cutting down,

Answer 8

If your skin is really oily, 3 times is fine. I don't know your age, but the older you get, the harder a time your skin has peeling off those dead layers, so I don't your skin would mind being extra clean and fresh!

Answer 9

once in the morning in the shower and then i take my make up off at the end of the day with these clothes they sell for removing it i find that better that using make up remover creams just rinse it dry it and sleep.

Answer 10

I clean my face 2 times a day.
I think its enough one in the morning and one in the night.